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Re: Harold and Kumar 2
I will actually see this...the first film had some excellent moments.
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Re: Harold and Kumar 2
The original was a very funny flick. However, I don't know if I can forgive the one guy for Van Wiler: The Rise of Taj. That was so bad I couldn't even finish it.
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Re: Harold and Kumar 2
For me, the first 2/3 of the film were so-so to average, but the last 3rd of the film almost salvages what came before it, but not quite. I am really tiring of Rob Corddry, he basically ruins any scene he is in (for pretty much any film he appears in).
If you're a fan of the original, this is an average sequel, so temper your expectations.
I give it 2.5 stars, or a grade of C+.
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Re: Harold and Kumar 2
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There's a pretty hilarious movie between the plane ride and W's ranch, though.
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I'd considered that part of the 3rd act, which I liked. The Kumar and Rachel stuff had the buoyancy of a lead balloon.
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Re: Harold and Kumar 2
There seemed to be a lot of 'filler' in my opinion. The scenes with the hillbilly family and the KKK just seemed out of place. Those scenes should of been added on the 'Director's Cut' of the H&K2 DVD.
It was very funny movie, but seemed to drag on at times.
I think the subtitle 'Escape from Guantanamo Bay' was more of a 'current event' grabber. I think more of the film took place in W's ranch then did in Guantanamo Bay.
It didn't seem like people that wrote the film knew what direction they wanted to go it at times, seemed almost like they wrote the scenes as they filmed the movie.
Not as good as White Castle, but it was funny.
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Re: Harold and Kumar 2
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I think it's "What would N.P.H. do"
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Re: Harold and Kumar 2
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It didn't seem like people that wrote the film knew what direction they wanted to go it at times, seemed almost like they wrote the scenes as they filmed the movie.
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Pretty much wraps up my opinion about both movies. The original really fell apart on the second viewing. Movies like this are probably no good for repeat viewing unless you're stoned. Not that I would know...
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